What We Do

We support education and research in the information security field. The target audience for our services includes individuals, groups, entities, organizations and government agencies interested in obtaining or disseminating information concerning information assurance and security issues, techniques and processes.

We operate under the following names:

  • www.issa-foundation.org
  • www.issaef.org
  • www.issaef.com
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Scholarships

Sign up for an invitation to apply! Our application season opens each spring, but it’s never too soon to collect references and transcripts.

To be eligible for an ISSAEF scholarship a student must be pursuing a career in computer science with a focus on information security or privacy, and must be an active, full-time undergraduate or graduate student in an information security related program.  The applicant must fulfill the eligibility requirements as established by the ISSA Educational Foundation (ISSAEF) Scholarship Committee. 

Final selections are determined by the ISSAEF Scholarship Committee members who review and evaluate all materials submitted.  

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General Guidelines:

  • Checks for approved grant or scholarship recipients are made payable to the educational institution the recipient will attend.
  • Recipient will demonstrate an interest in Information Security, but need not be an ISSA member.
  • Recipient must be enrolled in an accredited college or university that is authorized to confer degrees at or above the baccalaureate level.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria is as Follows:

  • Community service and extracurricular activities
  • Security-related work experience and security coursework
  • Have an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or graduate of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), averaged over the period of attendance at the current institution
  • Be a full-time undergraduate or full-time graduate student in a degree program
  • Be classified as a sophomore, junior or senior or enrolled in a Graduate program as of the semester in which the award is received.
  • Submit a one-page letter describing applicant’s background, chosen academic program, interests and goals in the information security field
  • Each scholarship applicant must submit a completed application, including a short biography, at least one letter of recommendation with two preferred, and unofficial transcripts of the current institution attended.  At least one letter of recommendation must be from a current or former instructor/faculty, cybersecurity employer or cybersecurity association member.
  • Final candidates may be asked to participate in a thirty-minute telephone interview with a Scholarship Committee member. 

The Foundation Board of Directors and its Scholarship Committee serve as the selection board for all grants andscholarships.

For a copy of the 2019 scholarship application form, follow this link. Fax the completed form and all supporting documents to 1-866-936-5663 or to application@issaef.org. 

Recipient Responsibilities

Each scholarship recipient must be intending to pursue a career in the field of information security.

Recipients are encouraged to consider drafting an article for publication in the ISSA Journal, although this is not a requirement. The Foundation will assist in this effort, if desired.

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Empowering the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts

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Services

Grants 

Upon occasion, the ISSA Education Foundation may support educational grants of up to $2,000 for tuition, books and fees in information security studies.

Scholarships

The ISSA Education Foundation supports scholarships of up to $10,000 for tuition, books and fees for graduate study in an information security field.

The ISSA Education Foundation also supports individual ISSA chapter scholarship efforts. For more details, please see the Chapter Participation section of this website.

To submit an application, please refer to the application section of this website. For information contact scholarships@issaef.org.

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Privacy

The ISSA Education Foundation does not collect information about visitors, except to accept comments and inquiries, and to respond to them.

The only personal information collected is for the purpose of processing applications for scholarships. Personal information about students applying for scholarships is not shared outside of Foundation personnel, and then only for the purpose of evaluating the student application. Students awarded scholarships are announced publicly with information agreed to by the student in the application. Donors to the Foundation are announced publicly only with the permission of the donor.

We do not enroll visitors or student applicants in any on-going communications program or distribution list. We will communicate with visitors and students only concerning submitted applications or inquiries.

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ISSA Chapter Participation

ISSA Chapters can make contributions to the ISSAEF that will go directly to scholarship grants made by the Foundation on their behalf. ISSA chapters are encouraged to make non-refundable donations to the Education Fund.  If the donation is sufficient to cover an entire scholarship or grant, the chapter may designate a regional group of colleges/universities for which a student scholarship will be granted.  Further, provided the donation is sufficient for an entire scholarship or grant, of a size to be determined by the chapter in consultation with the Foundation, the scholarship or grant can be awarded in the chapter’s name if so desired. The Foundation will manage the process of selecting recipients of these awards, and will distribute the award on the chapter’s behalf.

Chapter Participation Requirements

The chapter must have contributed to the Education Fund and have sufficient funds in the Education fund for the desired scholarship or grant. A 10% handling fee, up to a maximum of $250, will be assessed the chapter by the Foundation for managing the scholarship award process.The chapter may submit multiple applications for scholarships or grants up to its contributed amount. 

The chapter may submit multiple applications for scholarships or grants up to its contributed amount. 

The chapter must vote to donate to the Education Fund and the vote must be recorded in the official minutes of the chapter meeting within which the vote took place.

A form for submission of support for a Chapter scholarship has been posted to the site.  Please submit the completed form as noted.

For more information contact Lorraine Frost.

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Donate!

The Foundation Education Board of Directors is now accepting tax deductible contributions from individuals, organizations, private and public companies to support this effort.  We encourage donors to consider contributions of up to $10,000.  All donation are tax deductible under the U.S. tax code. For special arrangements, please e-mail: treasurer@issaef.org.

Please mail donations to:

Steve Haydostian
President, ISSAEF
18770 Maplewood Lane
Porter Ranch, CA 91326

PayPal Giving Fund Donations

If you are a PayPal member, you can donate directly to ISSAEF and have 100% of your donation go directly to us via the PayPal Giving Fund. Check it out athttps://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/hub. Enter “ISSA” to find us.

AmazonSmile Donations
Shop at AmazonSmile and Amazon will make a donation to the ISSA Education Foundation. If you shop Amazon, go to AmazonSmile, register the ISSA Education and Research Foundation as your non-profit of choice, and shop through AmazonSmile. Many of your normal purchases will apply, and the Foundation will receive a small donation from each. Get started here.

Giving Assistant Donations
Shop at online sites associated with Giving Assistant and Giving Assistant will make a donation to the ISSA Education Foundation. Many of your normal purchases will apply, and the Foundation will receive a small donation from each.  Check it out athttps://givingassistant.org/np#issa-education-and-research-foundation-inc.

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In Memory of Shon Harris

ISSAEF Honors Woman Hall of Famer with New Scholarship 

Ms. Shon Harris

ISSA Education Foundation (ISSAEF) announces its first ever privately funded scholarship honoring the memory of Shon Harris for her exceptional commitment and lasting contributions to the profession.  Ms. Harris, who passed away in 2014, was posthumously named to the ISSA Hall of Fame in October of 2015 in Chicago. Accepting the award on her behalf (to a standing ovation of ISSA members at its awards event) was her Mother, Ms. Kathy Conlon. 

ISSAEF President, Steve Haydostian, said, “ISSAEF leads the way in establishing information security scholarships, honoring the memory of security professionals and partnering with ISSA Chapters to grant regional scholarships. Continuing our innovation, I am pleased to announce that a new scholarship in memory of Shon Harris being in 2016. Our first scholarship, named after a woman security educator, symbolizes the great contributions of all ISSA female members past and present.”

This scholarship, which had its first donation made in October of 2014, completed its seed funding at the 2015 annual conference and is now funded through 2018. Those also wishing to contribute to future years of the Harris scholarships can do so via PayPal are included on the Donate page.

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In Memory of Howard Schmidt

In December of 2016, the ISSA Education Foundation honored Howard Schmidt by naming a scholarship after him upon his retirement. He was a beloved colleague and supporter of both ISSA and ISSA-EF, as well as a friend to many board members. His death a short time later in March 2017 saddened many.

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2018 Alamo Chapter Scholarships

Scholarship Winners / By

The ISSAEF Board is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 ISSA Alamo Chapter Scholarships awarded through our ISSA Chapter scholarship support program.

  • $1500 Alamo Chapter Scholarship awarded to Michael Mollicone, University of Texas at San Antonio
  • $500 Alamo Chapter Scholarship awarded to Aramis Babcock, University of Texas at San Antonio

Congratulations to the scholarship recipients, and our thanks to those who applied.

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Our Donors

We are happy to share with you some of the organizations and individuals who have generously contributed to our work.

Business Donors

The following are some of the private firms that have contributed to our efforts.

Trustworthy Internet Movement, Philippe Courtot, Qualys CEO

Qualys On Demand Security – Multi-year donor

KPMG LLP

Amazon Smile

SC Magazine

PayPal Giving Fund

Giving Assistant

Organizational Donors

The following are some of the organizations that have contributed to our efforts.

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2

Information Assurance Consortium

(Arlington, TX)

ISSA Organizational Donors

Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)

ISSA Los Angeles Chapter

ISSA San Francisco Bay Chapter



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Our Board

Foundation Board of Directors

  • Board Chair: Sandra Lambert, Former ISSA International Board member (ISSA Los Angeles Chapter)
  • President: Steve Haydostian, Former ISSA International Board member (ISSA Los Angeles Chapter) 
  • VP/Secretary/Treasurer: Richard Mosher, CISSP, CBCP, CISA, CGEIT, ISA, PCIP Former ISSA International Board member, former ISSA Chapter officer (ISSA Kansas City and Greater Cincinnati chapters) (ISSA Kansas City Chapter)
  • Events Liason/Individual Fundraising Chair/Webmaster: Deb Peinert, CISSP-ISSMP, Seated ISSA International Board member (ISSA Denver Chapter), 
  • Marketing Chair/Corporate Donation Liaison: Randy Sanovic, CISSP-ISSMP, ISSAP, ITILf, former (ISC)2 Board member
  • Scholarship Committee Chair: Lorraine Frost, MA, PMP, CSM, CISM, Scholarship Liaison (ISSA Inland Empire Chapter, ISSA Los Angeles Chapter)
  • Communications Liaison: Edmond Momartin, CISSP, CISA (Board of Directors, ISSA Los Angeles)
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Support Us with a Year-End Donation!

News / By

With just a few days left in 2018, we’re reaching out one last time to ask for your support. Your commitment to the betterment of our industry and its membership, has been crucial in enabling continued education for those who are just entering the field, ripe with potential and ambition for themselves and for the profession.

Please make your tax-deductible donation now through Facebook or www.issaef.org/donate

We wish you and your family the happiest and healthiest holidays and New Year.

2018 Alamo Chapter Scholarships

Scholarship Winners / By

The ISSAEF Board is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 ISSA Alamo Chapter Scholarships awarded through our ISSA Chapter scholarship support program.

  • $1500 Alamo Chapter Scholarship awarded to Michael Mollicone, University of Texas at San Antonio
  • $500 Alamo Chapter Scholarship awarded to Aramis Babcock, University of Texas at San Antonio

Congratulations to the scholarship recipients, and our thanks to those who applied.

2018 Benefactor Award

News / By

During ISSA International Conference earlier this month, the ISSAEF Benefactor Award was granted to the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) International who has been instrumental in donating to the ISSA Education Foundation (ISSAEF) annually for championing cybersecurity education and for its steadfast support of the Foundation by providing some operational services for conducting scholarship and Board activities. The Board and our scholarship recipients can’t express our gratitude enough to the ISSA International leadership and members in scholarship funding and support!

2018 ISSAEF Scholarships Awarded

Scholarship Winners / By

The ISSAEF Board is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 ISSAEF scholarships. The students receiving scholarships are:

  • E. Eugene Schultz, Jr., Memorial Scholarship awarded to Susan Richards, Lipscomb University,
  • Howard Schmidt Memorial Scholarship awarded to Cathryn Yakubowski, Western Governors University, and
  • Shon Harris Memorial Scholarship awarded to Adeen Ayub, New York University.

Congratulations to the scholarship recipients, and our thanks to those who applied.

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About Us

Our Business

We are a non-profit foundation dedicated to assisting and promoting education and research in the Information Security field.

Who We Are

The ISSA Education Foundation was founded in 2003 by the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) as a 501 (c) (3) public charity, qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the U.S. Tax Code. Click here for a media packet about the Foundation and its activities.

Purpose 

The purpose of the Foundation is to

  • Foster, support, develop and provide education and training in matters involving information security and its applications, 
  • Develop, support, conduct and promote educational programs, symposia, seminars and other activities concerning information resource management and management practices, protection of confidential information, integrity and availability of information resources and systems,
  • Promote, develop, foster and support research, analysis and information exchange about and concerning information security technology protocols and applications, information security principles, protocols and standards for the benefit of the public, and the implications of such technologies, principles and standards, and 
  • Develop, support, conduct, and promote educational programs, symposia, seminars, promote and support scholarship in information security and other activities to educate the public and members of the public in and about information security technology, and matters involving information security and technology.

Grants 

Upon occasion, the ISSA Education Foundation may support educational grants of up to $2,000 for tuition, books and fees in information security studies.

Scholarships

The ISSA Education Foundation also supports individual ISSA chapter scholarship efforts. For more details, please see the Chapter Participation section of this website.

The ISSA Education Foundation supports scholarships of up to $10,000 for tuition, books and fees for graduate study in an information security field.

To submit an application, please refer to the Scholarships page. For information contact scholarships@issaef.org.

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Scholarship Criteria

ISSA Education Foundation Scholarship General Guidelines:

  • Recipient will be enrolled in an academic program which demonstrates an interest in Information Security but need not be an ISSA member.
  • Be classified as a sophomore, junior or senior or enrolled in a Graduate program as of the semester/quarter in which the award is received (Fall Term).
  • Recipient must be enrolled in an accredited college or university that is authorized to confer degrees at or above the baccalaureate level.
  • Checks for approved grant or scholarship recipients are made payable to the educational institution the recipient will attend.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria that will be evaluated includes:

  • Academic Excellence:  Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for undergraduates or 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for graduates.  Please attach an unofficial transcript from current or most recent institution.
  • Work Experience:  Security-related work experience and/or completed security coursework.
  • Community Service: Volunteer work in the cybersecurity, information technology field, or other relevant areas.
  • Extracurricular Activities:  relating to information security, such as volunteer work, attendance at conferences, and cybersecurity competitions.
  • Personal Statement:   A short narrative describing applicant’s background, chosen academic program, interests and goals in the information security field.
  • Relevant Certifications/Clubs:  List memberships in cybersecurity or information technology professional organizations, certifications or relevant student clubs.
  • Letters of Recommendation:  At least two letters of recommendation, including one from a current/former instructor/faculty member.

Post Award Activities:

  • Final candidates may be asked to participate in a thirty-minute telephone interview with a Scholarship Committee member.
  • Final candidates are subject to a background check, upon the scholarship committee’s discretion. 
  • The Foundation Board of Directors and its Scholarship Committee serve as the selection board for all grants and scholarships.

Please complete the scholarship application form and email the completed form and all supporting documents to application@issaef.org. 

All completed paperwork should be submitted to the ISSA Education Foundation Scholarship Committee no later than the designated deadline for each annual scholarship application period.

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Support Us with a Year-End Donation!

News / By

With just a few days left in 2018, we’re reaching out one last time to ask for your support. Your commitment to the betterment of our industry and its membership, has been crucial in enabling continued education for those who are just entering the field, ripe with potential and ambition for themselves and for the profession.

Please make your tax-deductible donation now through Facebook or www.issaef.org/donate

We wish you and your family the happiest and healthiest holidays and New Year.

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Contact Us

Connect with our board members via email, or fill out the form below.

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Legal

The ISSA Education Foundation was founded in 2003 by the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) as a 501 (c) (3) public charity, qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the U.S. Tax Code. ï»¿

To contact us, submit inquiries to:

Steve Haydostian
President, ISSAEF
18770 Maplewood Lane
Porter Ranch, CA 91326

Online inquiries may be submitted to information@issaef.org.

Legal Documents

The document links listed on this page are those required by financial reporting and IRS guidelines. If you have any questions, please contact information@issaef.org.

Foundation Incorporation Documents

Application for Exemption as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization

Articles of Incorporation

IRS Determination Letter

IRS EIN Assignment Notice

Current Foundation ByLaws

IRS Annual Filings

2014 IRS Form 990N

2015 IRS Form 990N

2016 IRS Form 990N

2017 IRS Form 990

2018 IRS Form 990N

Wisconsin State Annual Filings

2014 Wisconsin Annual Report

2015 Wisconsin Annual Report

2016 Wisconsin Annual Report

2017 Wisconsin Annual Report

2018 Wisconsin Annual Report

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Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to our past winners!

The Foundation supports ISSA Chapter scholarship programs in addition to its own scholarship efforts. For details, see the Chapter Participation section of this web site.

2018:

  • E. Eugene Schultz, Jr., Memorial Scholarship – awarded to Susan Richards, Lipscomb University
  • Howard Schmidt Memorial Scholarship – awarded to Cathryn Yakubowski, Western Governors University
  • Shon Harris Memorial Scholarship – awarded to Adeen Ayub, New York University
  • $1500 Alamo Chapter Scholarship – awarded to Michael Mollicone, University of Texas at San Antonio
  • $500 Alamo Chapter Scholarship – awarded to Aramis Babcock, University of Texas at San Antonio

2017:

  • ISSAEF E. Eugene Schultz, Jr., Memorial Scholarship – awarded to Angela Sims-Ceja, University of Colorado (Denver)
  • ISSAEF Howard Schmidt Memorial Scholarship – awarded to Rebekah McKinley, Pennsylvania State University
  • ISSAEF Shon Harris Memorial Scholarship – awarded to Keith Russell, Capella University
  • ISSA Alamo Chapter scholarship – awarded to Mitchell Moser, Universityof Texas (San Antonio)
  • ISSA Alamo Chapter scholarship – awarded to Skylar Linn, Hallmark University

2016:

  • ISSAEF E. Eugene Schultz, Jr., Memorial Scholarship – awarded to Manideep Konakandla, Carnegie Mellon University
  • ISSAEF General Scholarship – Albert A, Rutgers University
  • ISSAEF Shon Harris Memorial Scholarship – Alen Ilic, Concordia University, St. Paul

2015:

  • ISSAEF General Scholarship -Justin Koan, Colorado State University
  • ISSAEF General Scholarship – ï»¿Bhavya Gupta, University of Southern California
  • Denver Chapter Scholarship – Alex Kreilen, University of Colorado, Boulder
  • Denver Chapter Scholarship – Merlin Namuth, Colorado State University

2014:

  •  E. Eugene Schultz, Jr. PhD Memorial Scholarship – ï»¿Bryan Smith, Western Governors University
  • ISSAEF General Scholarship – Thomas Jessop, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
  • Denver Chapter Scholarship – Ashley McCubbin, Western Washington University
  • Denver Chapter Scholarship – Justin Koan, Colorado State University

2013:

  • E. Eugene Schultz, Jr., Memorial Scholarship -Kimberly Zeitz, Virginia Tech University
  • ISSAEF General Scholarship – Sarah Costa, Cal Poly Pomona University
  • San Francisco Bay Chapter Scholarship – Skylar Rojas, University of California, Berkeley

2012:

  • E. Eugene Schultz, Jr. Memorial Scholarship – Melinda Shoemaker, Walden University
  • ISSAEF General Scholarship – Nicholas Hagood, Radford University

2011:

  • ISSAEF General Scholarship – Mindy Bollinger, Capella University
  • ISSAEF General Scholarship – Sarah Kennedy, Murray State University

2008:

  • ISSAEF General Scholarship – Bryan Mulanda, Kansas State University
  • ISSAEF General Scholarship – Victor Williams, University of Maryland
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In Memory of Gene Schultz

E. Eugene Schultz, Jr. PhD

Gene Schultz, PhD, CISSP, CISM, security pioneer, educator, and long-time friend of ISSA, has passed. His absence will be greatly felt throughout the information security community. Affiliated with ISSA Los Angeles Chapter, Gene has received ISSA’s highest awards for service and excellence: Distinguished Fellow, Hall of Fame, and Honor Roll. He was a contributor to the ISSA Journal: “Windows Vista Security,” March 2007, “Making Identity Management Work in Your Organization,” August 2008, and “Predicting, Detecting, and Responding to Insider Attacks,” December 2008.

Gene was a professor of computer science, retiring from the University of California at Berkeley, an instructor for SANS and ISACA, and editor-in-chief of Computers and Security. He consulted for U.S. and foreign governments and industries, andwas Chief Technical Officer for a number of firms.

A few words of remembrance…

Gene has had a profound affect on so many people, not only in Los Angeles, but around the world. He was full of life, energy, knowledge, and wisdom beyond compare. He has been a huge supporter, advisor, mentor, friend, and colleague, as well as an enormous inspiration, to ISSA Los Angeles and our community over the years. â€“ Los Angeles Chapter

Eugene Schultz – friend, mentor, and long-time security veteran – was well known in the security community for his academic work as well as his tremendous efforts volunteering in organizations like ISSA and ISACA. But most importantly he will be missed for his brilliant mind, his worldliness, and his humor. â€“ Nils Puhlmann, ISSA International Director

There has been a rift in The Force of the information security community with Gene’s passing, and he leaves a void that will never been filled. He was instrumental in raising awareness of information security challenges with NT/Windows, and is known professionally throughout the world for his gift for teaching information security. He was a true friend of our chapter. – Puget Sound Chapter

Cathy Schultz Accepts Commemorative Plaque from ISSAEF, which will now offer a scholarship in the honor of her deceased husband, Gene Schultz
Cathy Schultz accepts Commemorative Plaque from ISSAEF, which will now offer a scholarship in the honor of her deceased husband, Gene Schultz

Gene has been a friend and mentor to many in the San Francisco Bay Area and wider security community. He was a long-time supporter of the ISSA, visionary security leader, well-known speaker, and a giving soul to all that knew him. – Silicon Valley Chapter.

The award was announced at the 2012 RSA Conference as a part of the ISSA meeting held there. Sandy Lambert, ISSAEF Board Chair, and Kevin Richards, President of ISSA, presented a plaque commemorating the event to Gene’s wife, Cathy, at the event.

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Apply

Our application season opens on April 2, 2019 through May 31, 2019. The scholarship announcements will be made in the fall. Apply here.

Gather Information

  • Collect references – one required, two preferred
  • Order your transcripts
  • Visit our Scholarship page for general requirements
  • Check out our Honorees and previous Awardees for inspiration
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Our Benefactors

At the end of 2015, the ISSAEF Board established an award called the “ISSAEF Benefactor Award,” given on an ad-hoc basis, to recognize individuals and/or organizations that have demonstrated outstanding, sustained philanthropic efforts on its behalf. Criteria for receiving this award is service or sponsorship of ISSAEF through sustained (at least three years) fundraising, outright donations, promotion or publicity having a sphere of influence leading to donations, etc.

ISSAEF Benefactor Award Recipients

ISSA International, October 2018

During ISSA International Conference earlier this month, the ISSAEF Benefactor Award was granted to the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) International who has been instrumental in donating to the ISSA Education Foundation (ISSAEF) annually for championing cybersecurity education and for its steadfast support of the Foundation by providing some operational services for conducting scholarship and Board activities. The Board and our scholarship recipients can’t express our gratitude enough to the ISSA International leadership and members in scholarship funding and support!

Kevin Spease, inaugural ISSAEF Benefactor Award, March of 2016.

To show its sincere appreciation to the ‘unsung heroes,’ often working behind the scenes to “make it happen,” the very first of ISSAEF Benefactor Awardwas given to Kevin Spease at the RSA ISSA Membership reception on March 2nd.  In presenting the award for his “Leadership in Scholarship Funding,” we thanked the recipient, whose dedication had a direct influence on whether or not the Foundation reached its scholarship fundraising goals and objectives.

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Support Us

PayPal Giving Fund Donations

If you are a PayPal member, you can donate directly to ISSAEF and have 100% of your donation go directly to us via the PayPal Giving Fund. Check it out athttps://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/hub. Enter “ISSA” to find us.

AmazonSmile Donations
Shop at AmazonSmile and Amazon will make a donation to the ISSA Education Foundation. If you shop Amazon, go to AmazonSmile, register the ISSA Education and Research Foundation as your non-profit of choice, and shop through AmazonSmile. Many of your normal purchases will apply, and the Foundation will receive a small donation from each. Get started here.

Giving Assistant Donations
Shop at online sites associated with Giving Assistant and Giving Assistant will make a donation to the ISSA Education Foundation. Many of your normal purchases will apply, and the Foundation will receive a small donation from each.  Check it out athttps://givingassistant.org/np#issa-education-and-research-foundation-inc.


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Honorees

Visit our Scholarship Winners page for a list of awardees. We offer three scholarships to honor luminaries in the field. 

Howard Schmidt Scholarship

2017 marked the first grant given in honor of ISSA member and information security luminary Howard Schmidt, who passed away shortly after the scholarship was established.

Shon Harris Memorial Scholarship

2016 marked the first grant given in memory of ISSA member and training guru Shon Harris, who passed away this year.

E. Eugene Schultz, Jr., Memorial Scholarship

2012 marked the first grant given in memory of ISSA member and frequent conference speaker, Gene Schultz, who passed away in 2011.  

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ISSAEF Scholarship Award Recipients

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The ISSAEF is pleased to announce the following students have been selected to receive scholarships in the 2017 scholarship award process:

  • E. Eugene Schultz, Jr., Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Angela Sims-Ceja, University of Colorado (Denver)
  • Howard Schmidt Scholarship is awarded to Rebekah McKinley, Pennsylvania State University
  • Shon Harris Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Keith Russell, Capella University

The ISSA Alamo Chapter and ISSAEF are pleased to announce the following recipients for the Alamo Chapter scholarships:

  • Mitchell Moser ($1,500), University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Skylar Linn ($500), Hallmark University

Congratulations to all of the scholarship recipients. And thank you to all those who applied.

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Support Us with a Year-End Donation!

News / By

With just a few days left in 2018, we’re reaching out one last time to ask for your support. Your commitment to the betterment of our industry and its membership, has been crucial in enabling continued education for those who are just entering the field, ripe with potential and ambition for themselves and for the profession.

Please make your tax-deductible donation now through Facebook or www.issaef.org/donate

We wish you and your family the happiest and healthiest holidays and New Year.

2018 Benefactor Award

News / By

During ISSA International Conference earlier this month, the ISSAEF Benefactor Award was granted to the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) International who has been instrumental in donating to the ISSA Education Foundation (ISSAEF) annually for championing cybersecurity education and for its steadfast support of the Foundation by providing some operational services for conducting scholarship and Board activities. The Board and our scholarship recipients can’t express our gratitude enough to the ISSA International leadership and members in scholarship funding and support!

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Scholarships

Sign up for an invitation to apply! Our application season opens each spring, but it’s never too soon to collect references and transcripts.

To be eligible for an ISSAEF scholarship a student must be pursuing a career in computer science with a focus on information security or privacy, and must be an active, full-time undergraduate or graduate student in an information security related program.  The applicant must fulfill the eligibility requirements as established by the ISSA Educational Foundation (ISSAEF) Scholarship Committee. 

Final selections are determined by the ISSAEF Scholarship Committee members who review and evaluate all materials submitted.  

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General Guidelines:

  • Checks for approved grant or scholarship recipients are made payable to the educational institution the recipient will attend.
  • Recipient will demonstrate an interest in Information Security, but need not be an ISSA member.
  • Recipient must be enrolled in an accredited college or university that is authorized to confer degrees at or above the baccalaureate level.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria is as Follows:

  • Community service and extracurricular activities
  • Security-related work experience and security coursework
  • Have an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or graduate of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), averaged over the period of attendance at the current institution
  • Be a full-time undergraduate or full-time graduate student in a degree program
  • Be classified as a sophomore, junior or senior or enrolled in a Graduate program as of the semester in which the award is received.
  • Submit a one-page letter describing applicant’s background, chosen academic program, interests and goals in the information security field
  • Each scholarship applicant must submit a completed application, including a short biography, at least one letter of recommendation with two preferred, and unofficial transcripts of the current institution attended.  At least one letter of recommendation must be from a current or former instructor/faculty, cybersecurity employer or cybersecurity association member.
  • Final candidates may be asked to participate in a thirty-minute telephone interview with a Scholarship Committee member. 

The Foundation Board of Directors and its Scholarship Committee serve as the selection board for all grants andscholarships.

For a copy of the 2019 scholarship application form, follow this link. Fax the completed form and all supporting documents to 1-866-936-5663 or to application@issaef.org. 

Recipient Responsibilities

Each scholarship recipient must be intending to pursue a career in the field of information security.

Recipients are encouraged to consider drafting an article for publication in the ISSA Journal, although this is not a requirement. The Foundation will assist in this effort, if desired.

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Scholarship Winners

2018 Alamo Chapter Scholarships

Scholarship Winners / By

The ISSAEF Board is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 ISSA Alamo Chapter Scholarships awarded through our ISSA Chapter scholarship support program.

  • $1500 Alamo Chapter Scholarship awarded to Michael Mollicone, University of Texas at San Antonio
  • $500 Alamo Chapter Scholarship awarded to Aramis Babcock, University of Texas at San Antonio

Congratulations to the scholarship recipients, and our thanks to those who applied.

2018 ISSAEF Scholarships Awarded

Scholarship Winners / By

The ISSAEF Board is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 ISSAEF scholarships. The students receiving scholarships are:

  • E. Eugene Schultz, Jr., Memorial Scholarship awarded to Susan Richards, Lipscomb University,
  • Howard Schmidt Memorial Scholarship awarded to Cathryn Yakubowski, Western Governors University, and
  • Shon Harris Memorial Scholarship awarded to Adeen Ayub, New York University.

Congratulations to the scholarship recipients, and our thanks to those who applied.

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Donate!

The Foundation Education Board of Directors is now accepting tax deductible contributions from individuals, organizations, private and public companies to support this effort.  We encourage donors to consider contributions of up to $10,000.  All donation are tax deductible under the U.S. tax code. For special arrangements, please e-mail: treasurer@issaef.org.

Please mail donations to:

Steve Haydostian
President, ISSAEF
18770 Maplewood Lane
Porter Ranch, CA 91326

PayPal Giving Fund Donations

If you are a PayPal member, you can donate directly to ISSAEF and have 100% of your donation go directly to us via the PayPal Giving Fund. Check it out athttps://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/hub. Enter “ISSA” to find us.

AmazonSmile Donations
Shop at AmazonSmile and Amazon will make a donation to the ISSA Education Foundation. If you shop Amazon, go to AmazonSmile, register the ISSA Education and Research Foundation as your non-profit of choice, and shop through AmazonSmile. Many of your normal purchases will apply, and the Foundation will receive a small donation from each. Get started here.

Giving Assistant Donations
Shop at online sites associated with Giving Assistant and Giving Assistant will make a donation to the ISSA Education Foundation. Many of your normal purchases will apply, and the Foundation will receive a small donation from each.  Check it out athttps://givingassistant.org/np#issa-education-and-research-foundation-inc.

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Support Us with a Year-End Donation!

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With just a few days left in 2018, we’re reaching out one last time to ask for your support. Your commitment to the betterment of our industry and its membership, has been crucial in enabling continued education for those who are just entering the field, ripe with potential and ambition for themselves and for the profession.

Please make your tax-deductible donation now through Facebook or www.issaef.org/donate

We wish you and your family the happiest and healthiest holidays and New Year.

2018 Alamo Chapter Scholarships

Scholarship Winners / By

The ISSAEF Board is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 ISSA Alamo Chapter Scholarships awarded through our ISSA Chapter scholarship support program.

  • $1500 Alamo Chapter Scholarship awarded to Michael Mollicone, University of Texas at San Antonio
  • $500 Alamo Chapter Scholarship awarded to Aramis Babcock, University of Texas at San Antonio

Congratulations to the scholarship recipients, and our thanks to those who applied.

2018 Benefactor Award

News / By

During ISSA International Conference earlier this month, the ISSAEF Benefactor Award was granted to the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) International who has been instrumental in donating to the ISSA Education Foundation (ISSAEF) annually for championing cybersecurity education and for its steadfast support of the Foundation by providing some operational services for conducting scholarship and Board activities. The Board and our scholarship recipients can’t express our gratitude enough to the ISSA International leadership and members in scholarship funding and support!

2018 ISSAEF Scholarships Awarded

Scholarship Winners / By

The ISSAEF Board is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 ISSAEF scholarships. The students receiving scholarships are:

  • E. Eugene Schultz, Jr., Memorial Scholarship awarded to Susan Richards, Lipscomb University,
  • Howard Schmidt Memorial Scholarship awarded to Cathryn Yakubowski, Western Governors University, and
  • Shon Harris Memorial Scholarship awarded to Adeen Ayub, New York University.

Congratulations to the scholarship recipients, and our thanks to those who applied.

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First PayPal Giving Fund Grant

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The ISSAEF can now report that we have received our first distribution from the PayPal Giving Fund program. This program allows PayPal members to donate to the ISSAEF directly from their PayPal accounts.

ISSAEF Board members attended the ISSAEF International Conference. Our thanks to the many attendees who donated to support our efforts.

ISSAEF Scholarship Award Recipients

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The ISSAEF is pleased to announce the following students have been selected to receive scholarships in the 2017 scholarship award process:

  • E. Eugene Schultz, Jr., Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Angela Sims-Ceja, University of Colorado (Denver)
  • Howard Schmidt Scholarship is awarded to Rebekah McKinley, Pennsylvania State University
  • Shon Harris Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Keith Russell, Capella University

The ISSA Alamo Chapter and ISSAEF are pleased to announce the following recipients for the Alamo Chapter scholarships:

  • Mitchell Moser ($1,500), University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Skylar Linn ($500), Hallmark University

Congratulations to all of the scholarship recipients. And thank you to all those who applied.

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2018 Benefactor Award

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During ISSA International Conference earlier this month, the ISSAEF Benefactor Award was granted to the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) International who has been instrumental in donating to the ISSA Education Foundation (ISSAEF) annually for championing cybersecurity education and for its steadfast support of the Foundation by providing some operational services for conducting scholarship and Board activities. The Board and our scholarship recipients can’t express our gratitude enough to the ISSA International leadership and members in scholarship funding and support!

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